One Piece Episode 870: A Fist of Divine Speed! Another Gear Four Application Activated!
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.8
54 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT
One Piece Episode 870: A Fist of Divine Speed! Another Gear Four Application Activated!
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.8
54 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
luka_lyrical
When Luffy finally started seeing ahead like Katakuri, I was so hyped, thinking he really just leveled up his Observation Haki in the middle of battle; it's insane to watch him evolve so fast against such a strong opponent.
sophocles_343
You could really feel the impact of that final clash, especially with the way the colors changed and the ground just gave way beneath them
gladion_352
I really liked the transition from the black and white sketch style during the big hits to the full color chaos and it made that entire finishing sequence feel so much more impactful
queen_nehelenia
You can tell the animators put everything they had into that final exchange because the fluid movement of the rubber arms was really expressive
tsubaki
I was actually worried about the pacing when they started the Rayleigh flashbacks again, but seeing Luffy land that Black Mamba hit made the wait worth it. The way the animation gets all loose and sketchy during the biggest impacts is so much better than the usual style, and it really sold how much power was behind those Snakeman strikes
unohanas_unbeaten
Snakeman looks so much cooler than Boundman and those punches changing direction are crazy
itachi_illusion
Luffy and Katakuri just trading hits at the very end while the music kicked in made that King Cobra move look absolutely brutal
lone8
Katakuri looked so frustrated trying to use his future sight against the culverin and I was smiling the whole time because he finally could not predict those angles
monk_mijah_301
Watching Luffy punch at angles Katakuri couldn't predict even with his future sight made that whole tactical back and forth feel way more intense than a normal brawl
rickert_the_smith
I felt a massive weight lift off my shoulders when Katakuri finally hit the floor because that fight was getting so brutal
simon_the_digger_185
The leaner design for this gear four form fits the atmosphere of this specific duel perfectly and it makes the boundman version look bulky in comparison
isekaibro
The way the smoke moved around Luffy when he finally transformed looked so smooth and seeing Rayleigh for a second in that flashback made the whole Haki struggle feel earned
kaepora_gaebora_269
I have been waiting for Snakeman to finally show up and it honestly looked better than I imagined in my head. The way his arms just kept accelerating and curving mid-air to catch Katakuri off guard was so cool to see animated. Katakuri really didn't back down either and seeing him adapt with that spinning mochi attack kept me stressed.
sailormochi
Katakuri using Buzzcut Mochi and spinning like a saw blade actually felt terrifying because Luffy looked like he was barely keeping up even in his new form
satori_sensei
You see the smoke turning into a snake around Luffy and it feels like the whole tone of the fight shifted to something way more aggressive
oliver_operatic_502
I cannot believe how fast Snakeman actually looks on screen and those punches changing directions mid air really caught me off guard
yumichika_peacock_469
Those smear frames when Luffy and Katakuri were trading blows at the very end made the speed feel so much more intense than the manga version
kafei
It was great to see Katakuri start to respect Luffy by the end of their clash because it made the final exchange feel much heavier
eren_yeager_106
Katakuri still looking so calm while Luffy is bouncing his arms off every wall is really cool and they both look like they respect each other
steven_stone_327
Katakuri turning the floor into mochi and smashing Luffy around made the scale of their power feel massive and it was great seeing Luffy finally land a solid hit
EPISODE CONTEXT
This episode continues the escalating climactic battle that ramped up significantly in Episode 869, pushing Luffy to reveal new combat capabilities as the conflict reaches a critical breaking point. It serves as the bridge between the initial intensity of the clash and the promised climax in Episode 871, making it an essential piece of the arc's final stretch. Skipping this one means missing a key power evolution moment that carries weight going forward.
QUICK TAKES
luka_lyrical
When Luffy finally started seeing ahead like Katakuri, I was so hyped, thinking he really just leveled up his Observation Haki in the middle of battle; it's insane to watch him evolve so fast against such a strong opponent.
sophocles_343
You could really feel the impact of that final clash, especially with the way the colors changed and the ground just gave way beneath them
gladion_352
I really liked the transition from the black and white sketch style during the big hits to the full color chaos and it made that entire finishing sequence feel so much more impactful
queen_nehelenia
You can tell the animators put everything they had into that final exchange because the fluid movement of the rubber arms was really expressive
tsubaki
I was actually worried about the pacing when they started the Rayleigh flashbacks again, but seeing Luffy land that Black Mamba hit made the wait worth it. The way the animation gets all loose and sketchy during the biggest impacts is so much better than the usual style, and it really sold how much power was behind those Snakeman strikes
unohanas_unbeaten
Snakeman looks so much cooler than Boundman and those punches changing direction are crazy
itachi_illusion
Luffy and Katakuri just trading hits at the very end while the music kicked in made that King Cobra move look absolutely brutal
lone8
Katakuri looked so frustrated trying to use his future sight against the culverin and I was smiling the whole time because he finally could not predict those angles
monk_mijah_301
Watching Luffy punch at angles Katakuri couldn't predict even with his future sight made that whole tactical back and forth feel way more intense than a normal brawl
rickert_the_smith
I felt a massive weight lift off my shoulders when Katakuri finally hit the floor because that fight was getting so brutal
simon_the_digger_185
The leaner design for this gear four form fits the atmosphere of this specific duel perfectly and it makes the boundman version look bulky in comparison
isekaibro
The way the smoke moved around Luffy when he finally transformed looked so smooth and seeing Rayleigh for a second in that flashback made the whole Haki struggle feel earned
kaepora_gaebora_269
I have been waiting for Snakeman to finally show up and it honestly looked better than I imagined in my head. The way his arms just kept accelerating and curving mid-air to catch Katakuri off guard was so cool to see animated. Katakuri really didn't back down either and seeing him adapt with that spinning mochi attack kept me stressed.
sailormochi
Katakuri using Buzzcut Mochi and spinning like a saw blade actually felt terrifying because Luffy looked like he was barely keeping up even in his new form
satori_sensei
You see the smoke turning into a snake around Luffy and it feels like the whole tone of the fight shifted to something way more aggressive
oliver_operatic_502
I cannot believe how fast Snakeman actually looks on screen and those punches changing directions mid air really caught me off guard
yumichika_peacock_469
Those smear frames when Luffy and Katakuri were trading blows at the very end made the speed feel so much more intense than the manga version
kafei
It was great to see Katakuri start to respect Luffy by the end of their clash because it made the final exchange feel much heavier
eren_yeager_106
Katakuri still looking so calm while Luffy is bouncing his arms off every wall is really cool and they both look like they respect each other
steven_stone_327
Katakuri turning the floor into mochi and smashing Luffy around made the scale of their power feel massive and it was great seeing Luffy finally land a solid hit
LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT
©東映・東映アニメーション・集英社・フジテレビ・バンダイ ©尾田栄一郎／集英社・フジテレビ・東映アニメーション
AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.
All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com